Truffle Hunting, Culinary & Wine Celebration from Elounda

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, French, German, Russian, Greek
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Join us for a thrilling journey on Crete's Lassithi Plateau. Experience truffle hunting, savor culinary delights with local chefs, and enjoy exquisite wines in breathtaking landscapes.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Our award-winning Travel Designers are unapologetic gourmands. Sometimes food is the inspirational part of the craft of our adventures.


That is why we traveled to Crete’s Lassithi Plateau to search for the rare Cretan black truffle – and learned how to cook them with our brilliant local chefs. Now you can do the same.


We’ve designed this unforgettable trip to submerge you into an authentic way of life in one of the island’s most beautiful regions while gaining a deeper understanding of the relationship between recipes, people, and traditions.


This is the land of emotions and the art of planning two great loves: travel and food.

What You Get

Our concierge support before & during your day trip
Truffle hunter with his lovely Lagotto Romagnolo Italian dogs
Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
Drinks and meals

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Agios Nikolaos

Venture to the heart of truffle country, Lassithi Plateau with a knowledgeable guide.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Dikti

Make a stop at one of the traditional villages for a delicious Cretan breakfast.
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Krasi

Visit the historic village of Krasi and take photos by the iconic Plateau’s Windmills.
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Lassithi Plateau

Meet the truffle hunter at the 1882 Cretan Mansion and set off on a truffle hunt adventure (1.5-2h). After the hunt, let your private guide drive you to an authentic local restaurant – prepare yourself for a cooking demonstration paired with local produce, aromatic wine, food, and – of course – fresh truffles.
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
5

Dikteon Cave

Amble in the ancient Minoan footsteps to the Cave of Zeus (Diktaion Andron). Spark your travel curiosity to visit family pottery and the Monastery of Panagia Kera Kardiotissa.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Istron (Pass By)

A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Plaka (Pass By)

A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Elounda (Pass By)

A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Sissi (Pass By)

A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Milatos (Pass By)

A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Malia (Pass By)

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Stalida (Pass By)

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Meeting & Pickup

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Enjoy personal pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise or any other point of Crete island. NOTE: pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation
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Stalida
Stalida, Heraklion, Greece, GR
Malia
Malia, Heraklion, Greece, GR, 700 07
Sisi
Sisi, Lasithi, Greece, GR, 724 00
Milatos
Milatos, Lasithi, Greece, GR, 724 00
Istro
Istro, Lasithi, Greece, GR, 721 00
Schisma Eloundas
Schisma Eloundas, Lasithi, Greece, GR
Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Greece, GR
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Trip you must have !
August 02, 2022
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Starting from the first call to book our trip, till last bye leaving the car, everything and everyone were super professional, kind and welcoming! Knowledge and charisma of our tour guide was just ...read more

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Earliest available date: June 26, 2025
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